Wine Tastings & Sensory Events near Charlottesville

Fresh Pour Thursday

A new beer is tapped at 6:30 PM every Thursday at Three Notch'd Charlottesville, with a free taste.

Harvest Nights at the Collective + Winemaker Pop-Up: Josh Cataldo

Experience Virginia wine country during its most exciting season. Join us on Friday evenings throughout harvest for a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when grapes begin their journey to becoming wine. Also tonight: Winemaker Pop-Up with Josh Cataldo — free samples and a facility tour with one of the Collective's independent winemakers.

Autumn Vertical Tasting Guided by Winemaker Luca Paschina

A seated tasting consisting of 7 wines to include older, rare vintages. Food accompaniments by Executive Chef Michael Clough include an appetizer and pasta dish for each guest. For reservations, email or call 540-832-7848. Price: $130 per person (+9.3% tax and 22% service charge).

Member Mingle at Evening Star with Winemaker Maya Hood White

Sip & Savor Express Train Ride

Scenic round-trip train ride from Louisa station with guided tasting of four estate wines and artisan charcuterie board.

Norton Showcase – Presented by Norton Network – Grand Norton Tasting

The Norton Showcase – Presented by Norton Network Date: November 7, 2026 | Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Celebrate Norton, Virginia’s native grape, at the Norton Showcase, presented by Norton Network! This exclusive event brings together Virginia’s premier Norton producers for a day of exceptional wines, great food, live music, and friendly competition. Whether you’re a longtime Norton fan or discovering the varietal for the first time, you’ll enjoy sampling a wide range of Norton wines, meeting the winemakers behind them, and experiencing the passion that makes Virginia’s native grape so special. Grand Norton Tasting Tickets CLICK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE Your Grand Norton Tasting Ticket includes tasting samples from each of the participating wineries. $30 when purchased in advance $40 when purchased at the gate on the day of the event Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid government-issued photo ID to purchase or redeem a Grand Norton Tasting Ticket. All IDs will be checked before participating in wine tastings or purchasing wine by the bottle or glass. Event Highlights Grand Norton Tasting featuring Virginia’s top Norton producers Fred Reno Norton Challenge Cup wine competition will be held and the winner announced during the event Meet the winemakers Live music Local food trucks and artisan vendors CLICK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE Please Note No pets allowed. This is an outdoor event. Please dress for the weather. Join us for a day of great wine, delicious food, live entertainment, and a celebration of Virginia’s signature grape! Cost: $30

Taste of Nelson: In the Corn Maze

Sip and stroll the corn maze with unlimited tastings from cideries, breweries and wineries along Nelson 151, plus two live bands, food trucks and a souvenir glass. VIP entry at 1 PM; general admission 2-6 PM. Early bird GA $44, VIP $79.

Smuggler Sunday

Wine club members only specialty flight of library or special release wines.

Sip & Savor Express Train Ride

Scenic round-trip train ride from Louisa station with guided tasting of four estate wines and artisan charcuterie board.

The Art of Wine

An event supporting The Arc of Piedmont, showcasing artwork from The Arc Studio paired with wines from Grace Estate. Pop in any time between 4 & 7 PM to enjoy mountain views, wine tastings, artwork, and artmaking.

Heirloom Apple Tasting

Of course, you've heard of Granny Smith and Red Delicious, but what about Esopus Spitzenburg and Belle de Boskoop? At Albemarle CiderWorks, we cultivate over 250 unique apple varieties. Join us for a guided heirloom apple tasting.

Armchair Expedition Viognier 2pm

Often called Virginia’s signature white grape, Viognier is deeply rooted in Virginia soil. But where did it come from? How do different terroirs and vinification practices affect its aromas and flavors? Join us to discover the answers. An aromatic beauty, Viognier is the only grape permitted in the Northern Rhône application of Condrieu. Viognier is also the most-planted white Rhone varietal in the US and produces a full bodied wine with intense aromatics of peach, apricot, honeysuckle and rose. In this class, we will taste old and new world examples and see how terroir influences what ends up in our glasses. This session will be at 2pm. Small bites will accompany the wines, and wines will be available for purchase at the end of the session. Session price: $49 per person (Wine Club discounts apply, Email Beth for WC reservations), advance reservation required, and space is limited. Purchase tickets by clicking HERE Check out an article about these world of wine events here Cost: $49

Library Wine Deep Dive

Join us for a special Library Deep Dive tasting as we open the cellar and revisit some of our favorite older vintages. This is a unique opportunity to taste wines from our library, discover how they’ve evolved with age, and enjoy a few bottles that rarely make an appearance. We will focus each session on a single wine. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required. A limited number of bottles will be available for purchase after the tasting. Cost is $ 32 per person – pay at the event. Make your reservation today! Come sip, savor, and take a little journey through the years with us! Cost: $32

Port Tasting at Horton Vineyards

The Wine Vault is open! Celebrate 30 years of Port at Horton Vineyards with a drop-in tasting in the climate-controlled Wine Vault: vintage Ports spanning 1995-2020 alongside Courage Port, plus Port-style dessert wines Pear Dessert, Bone Orchard, and About Face. Light charcuterie provided. 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Ticketed event (limited to 150, ages 21+, non-refundable unless cancelled). Dress warmly. Regular tasting room service is separate.

Library Wine Deep Dive

Join us for a special Library Deep Dive tasting as we open the cellar and revisit some of our favorite older vintages. This is a unique opportunity to taste wines from our library, discover how they’ve evolved with age, and enjoy a few bottles that rarely make an appearance. We will focus each session on a single wine. Seating is limited, and advance reservations are required. A limited number of bottles will be available for purchase after the tasting. Cost is $ 32 per person – pay at the event. Make your reservation today! Come sip, savor, and take a little journey through the years with us! Cost: $32

Heirloom Apple Tasting

Of course, you've heard of Granny Smith and Red Delicious, but what about Esopus Spitzenburg and Belle de Boskoop? At Albemarle CiderWorks, we cultivate over 250 unique apple varieties. Join us for a guided heirloom apple tasting.

Hallowine's Spooky Wine Walk

Venture into the vineyard after dark for a haunting journey of wine and fright. Your $32 ticket (plus tax) includes four spooky wine drink stops along a haunted path winding through the property. Be warned—this isn't just a casual stroll! Ticketed event: https://www.exploretock.com/southwestmountainsvineyards/event/623010/hallowines-spooky-wine-walk

Wine & Design at Horton Vineyards with Monica Garrett Interiors

Sip award-winning Horton Vineyards wines while exploring the curated world of Monica Garrett Interiors. Wine tasting featuring Horton selections, interior design inspiration and styled vignettes, hors d'oeuvres provided, in an autumn setting in Gordonsville. 11 AM - 4:30 PM. Free to attend; reservations requested (RSVP: https://forms.gle/gDNXi7rGP1Uqns4r9). Space is limited.

The Winemaker's Journey Part 2

Continue the winemaker's journey at Hazy Mountain Vineyards.

Harvest Nights at the Collective

Experience Virginia wine country during its most exciting season. Join us on Friday evenings throughout harvest for a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when grapes begin their journey to becoming wine.

Fresh Pour Thursday

A new beer is tapped at 6:30 PM every Thursday at Three Notch'd Charlottesville, with a free taste.